The City of Toronto's Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Response to Vulnerability (SPIDER), in partnership with the City of Toronto Newcomer Office, and Toronto Public Health, is hosting an event about understanding who undocumented Torontonians are, the many challenges and barriers they face, and the services that are available to support them in Toronto.

09:30 a.m. | Registration

• Please ensure adequate time for City Hall Visitor Screening before making your way to the Members' Lounge

10:00 a.m. | Introductions and welcome

• Lavinia Corriero Yong-Ping and Andrew Nolan, Community Development Officer, City of Toronto

10:10 a.m. | Undocumented 101

• Michaela Hynie, Professor, Faculty of Health & Resident Faculty, Centre for Refugee Studies, York University

10:35 a.m. | Service Barriers and Vulnerabilities Faced by Undocumented Torontonians

• Nadjla Banaei, Client Care Coordinator, South Riverdale Community Health Centre
• Francisco Rico-Martinez, Co-Director, FCJ Refugee Centre

11:10 a.m. | Break

11:20 a.m. | Services and Solutions to Support Undocumented Torontonians

• Axelle Janczur, Executive Director, Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
• Alison Stanley, Community Development Officer, City of Toronto Newcomer Office

11:55 a.m. | Q&A with Audience

• Moderated by Vera Dodic, Manager, City of Toronto Newcomer Office

12:25 p.m. | Closing Remarks

• Domenico Calla, Manager, Urban Issues, Toronto Public Health

Please note the time and location change. City Hall Visitor Screening protocols are in effect, so please ensure enough time to pass through screening upon arrival.

Toronto City Hall Members' Lounge is also much smaller than our usual venue, so register early to ensure a spot.